Dolphins" playful social habits form bonds, but spread virus
Three young male dolphins simultaneously break the water's surface to breathe—first exhaling, then inhaling—before slipping back under the waves of the Chesapeake Bay......»»
Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features
Gentler Streak, a popular fitness app and 2024 Apple Design Award winner for social impact, has just been updated to version 5.0. It now has … The post Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features appeared first on BGR......»»
Scientists invented a powder that can suck carbon dioxide from the air
The fight against climate change may have found a new secret weapon in the form of a carbon-capturing powder that is capable of sucking up … The post Scientists invented a powder that can suck carbon dioxide from the air appeared first on BGR......»»
Deals: M3 MacBook Air $249 off, M2 $399 off, 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 at new $370 low, leather bands, more
Alongside an ongoing offer on the previous M2 MacBook Air at $399 off the original price (now available in all colors), we are also tracking solid $249 price drops on select M3 MacBook Airs in the 13-inch form-factor. Those offers sit alongside a new.....»»
Apple confirms ‘exciting week of announcements’ for Mac starting on Monday
While it’s not an event, Apple has officially confirmed that next week will be an “exciting week of announcements” starting on Monday morning. The teaser was posted to social media by Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak. This announcements.....»»
Warming lakes and rivers may spread fish pathogens
Michigan's rivers and lakes were once cold enough that fish were protected from some infection-causing parasites. As the Great Lakes ecosystem warms, a Michigan State University researcher is investigating new pathogens that may become relevant to th.....»»
Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»
When ribosomes go rogue
Unusual variations in the cellular protein factory can skew development, help cancer spread, and more. But ribosome variety may also play biological roles, scientists say. In the.....»»
How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android
To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering threats. Safe Browsing scans and evaluates website.....»»
AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder
AI impersonation is now the hardest vector for cybersecurity professionals to protect companies against, according to Teleport. The study, which surveyed 250 senior US and UK decision-makers, shows that social engineering remains one of the top tacti.....»»
Dolphins sense military sonar at much lower levels than regulators predict, study shows
For the first time ever, a team including several UC Santa Cruz scientists have directly measured the behavioral responses of some of the most common marine mammals to military sonar. And the finding that surprised them most was that these animals we.....»»
New technology illustrates bacterial "hibernation states"
Like hibernating bears, certain bacterial cells have the ability to shift into a "low-power" metabolic state in which they can stably survive without growing. This state is often seen in the context of antibiotic-resistant infections as bacteria form.....»»
Through the looking glass: A cross-chiral reaction challenges our definition of life
Just like your left and right hand exist as mirror images of each other, many biological molecules have their own form of left- and right-handedness, called chirality. Our DNA, for example, is made of right-handed chiral molecules which combine to fo.....»»
Availability of parental leave may affect social norms on gender division of childcare
In research published in the British Journal of Social Psychology, investigators have examined the relationship between countries' parental leave policies and young adults' perceptions of social norms for the division of childcare duties between moth.....»»
How pollsters have adapted to changing technology and voters who don"t answer the phone
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, news reports and social media feeds are increasingly filled with data from public opinion polls. How do pollsters know which candidate is ahead in what swing state or with which key demographic group? Or.....»»
Alleged iPhone SE 4 dummy units show iPhone 14 design, apparent ‘Plus’ size option
Some new images of iPhone SE 4 dummy units have been shared by Japanese Apple blog Macotakara today, showcasing a similar form factor to the iPhone 14, as we’d been expecting. The blog also highlights compatibility with existing iPhone 14 cases, an.....»»
Apple"s October Mac event or release plans still aren"t clear
The iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini are all expected to receive the M4 chip later this month in the form of an online-focused event.Apple could introduce a redesigned Mac mini with M4While Apple recently announced the seventh-generation iPad mini thr.....»»
Researcher finds special proteins are key when antibiotic resistance spreads
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem globally. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that some bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics have the ability to spread that resistance to other bacteria via secretion systems......»»
Research explores how workplace culture and social relationships are associated with workplace bullying
Workplace bullying poses a serious threat to employees' health and well-being. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland sheds new light on the impact of social relationships on workplace bullying. Workplace bullying is a complex.....»»
Q&A: Expert shares opinions on how to depolarize social media
At a time when political polarization is becoming an increasing problem on social media, WashU data scientist Jean Springsteen is working on a way to bring down the temperature and still get buy-in from social media companies......»»
Structural biology analysis of a Pseudomonas bacterial virus reveals a genome ejection motor
The viruses that infect bacteria are the most abundant biological entities on the planet. For example, a recent simple study of 92 showerheads and 36 toothbrushes from American bathrooms found more than 600 types of bacterial viruses, commonly called.....»»